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Canada Day ended in a bright fireworks display on Friday night in Harrison Hot Springs, after a full day of activities in that community and in Agassiz. For more photos, see page 12.

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It all starts tonight. Every summer, the beach comes alive with music, theatre, and an explosion of colourful offerings of art and whimsy, thanks to the longrunning Harrison Festival of the Arts. Earlier this week, Memorial Hall was being rigged up with risers to seat the hundreds of people that will fill them each night of the festival. "We're setting up the risers and

focusing the lights," Ed Stenson, festival general manager said Monday. "We've been in here since yesterday, getting the indoor stuff all done so we can start outside on Thursday." Ticket sales have been strong and steady, and while there were no sell outs early this week, that may not be the case today. "Next Sunday night's James Cotton show is selling strong," he said. Cotton is one of the more notorious musicians on the bill this year, as a

Grammy-award winning harmonica player. He spent 12 years playing with Muddy Waters, and is in the Blues Hall of Fame. But he's not the only reason to come to the festival. As always, each night promises to transport audiences around the world. Tonight, the flavour is Cajun, as Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys hit the Memorial stage. Then we'll see Tambura Rasa's five-piece act that includes fiery Spanish guitar, a

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Festival, The Art of Self-Defense and The Dagger's Before Me. Then on Wednesday, July 13, it's back to the beats, with the Celtic group Beoga. Etran Finatawa has made a name for themselves around the world, from their homeland of Niger. The Harrison Festival Society named this group as one to watch for earlier this year when they released this year's line-up of performers. Friday, July 15, Ti-Coca and Wanga Neges takes the stage, followed by Hapa on Saturday, July 16. The festival closes with James Cotton on July 17. But there's more to the festival than the fantastic nightly shows. Live music is lined up for the beach, with performances throughout the weekend , and at 7 p.m. on weeknights. The art market on the beach runs each weekend, starting at 11 a.m. and running until 7 p.m. on Saturdays and 5 p.m. on Sundays. The market will also be open next Friday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For the kids, and the little kid in all of us, there is also Children's Day, a mass celebration of arts and culture geared to little ones, on July 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other events include sunrise meditation on the beach (July 10 and 17, 7:15 a.m.) and yoga on the beach (July 9 at 8 a.m.) There will be a crystal spirit sound healing workshop, a drum making workshop, and a special Aboriginal Collaboration (July 16), which features performers such as Leela Gilday, Diga, Cris Derksen, Kinnie Starr, Diyet and Sylvia Cloutier. Special this year is an art show planned in conjunction with the festival, at Ranger Station Art Gallery. The Beating Heart: Spirit of Sts'ailes includes drums, cedar bark and cedar root weavings, hand spun wool works, prints, original works and clothing

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RCMP say no charges are being laid against a tourist who raised a ruckus in Harrison over the holiday weekend. A woman checked into the Executive Hotel on Friday afternoon, apparently intending on staying three days in Harrison Hot Springs. “She had advance reservations for three nights. When she checked in, she was a pleasant lady,� Executive’s manager Kevin O’Neil said Tuesday. “Everything was great.� But that all changed by the evening, when the woman began calling 911 repeatedly for emergency assistance. Police responded, and were given the hard copy key for the woman’s room. But she had deadbolted the door, causing a standoff. By 1 a.m. Saturday morning, she had jumped through the closed window of her third floor hotel room, breaking the glass and landing on the hotel’s metal and glass canopy. “She hits the glass canopy, bounces to the ground and then takes off across the street to the apartment condos,�

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A tourist staying at the Executive Hotel over Canada Day long weekend jumped through a third story window and caused concern two nights in a row in Harrison.

he said. There, she gained access to the second floor balcony and was eventually taken into custody and delivered to Chilliwack General Hospital to be treated for her injuries. When the hospital called the next morning to inform the hotel their guest was released, and en route via a taxi cab, O’Neil said they initially weren’t going to let her stay. However, due

to her injuries and her admitting she was on medication and needing a place to “sleep it off � before heading home to Coquitlam, O’Neil decided to let her stay. “She was pretty sore, pretty tired, completely apologetic. That was understandable,� he said, adding that he felt he could be held “morally, ethically and civilly responsible� if their guest was refused a safe place to stay and ended up

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crashing her rental car. But it was with a warning, he added — any more trouble and she would have to leave. Despite her “subdued and apologetic� demeanor while that deal was being struck, O’Neil said it didn’t take long for the woman to start calling RCMP again. She told O’Neil and RCMP that she had misdialed, and was given the “benefit of the doubt.� By 10 p.m. Saturday night, she was at it again. This time, ambulance and fire responded as well. The road behind the hotel was blocked, and she was eventually taken to the hospital again. However, O’Neil said she ended up back at the hospital, where she collected her things and finally left. As someone who has been in the hotel industry for over 20 years, O’Neil wasn’t shocked at the weekend’s events. “In bigger cities, we have had lots of these things happen,� he says. He just hopes that somewhere along the line, the woman gets help. “Was it drug induced or was it mental health?,� he asks. “We don’t know.� RCMP said they suspect drugs were involved. “And it seems she has some deeper issues,� Constable Tracy Wolbeck said. news@ahobserver.com

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Two men die in Harrison plane crash

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Flight instructor and student flew from Delta Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

A flight instructor and student are dead, after the Cessna they were flying crashed into a mountain near Harrison Lake Tuesday afternoon. RCMP say the two men had left Boundary Bay airport in Delta, as part of the Pacific Flying Club. They were “undertaking the mountainous terrain portion of the student’s flying lessons,” Constable Tracy Wolbeck said Wednesday, but there was no indication yet how the crash happened. At press time, RCMP were still assessing how to bring the bodies out of the remote location, using the assistance of local Search and Rescue volunteers. On Wednesday morning, one Chilliwack SAR member was heading to the crash site with the RCMP and their helicopter. Neil Brewer with KentHarrison SAR said they would be coordinating how to recover the bodies later Wednesday. RCMP got the call about 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, and the 442 Squadron from Comox CFB was the first crew to visit the wreckage, at about 7 p.m. Plain wrecks are the responsibility of the De-

partment of National Defense, Brewer said. The Air Force then contacted the RCMP, who began their investigation and contacted local SAR groups, around 10 p.m. on Wednesday. The site is extremely remote, he added. “It’s about 12 km southwest of the old Tipella airstrip, nine or 10 km from the Spring Creek logging camp and at the south fork of Tipella Creek, at about 4,000 feet (elevation),” Brewer said. “There is nothing up there.” While a decision hadn’t yet been made, he speculated they would use long-line extraction. SAR won’t bring out the plane, though, as that falls under the National Transportation Safety Board. “This is really a sad accident and our thoughts are with the family of the victims and the Pacific Flying Club,” said Cst. Wolbeck. “The Search and Rescue teams have a very difficult task ahead of them today and our thoughts are also with them as they undertake this daunting mission.” An official from the Pacific Flying Club did not return a phone call by press time. For updates on this story, visit www.ahobserver. com.

Agassiz traffic cam installed Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Agassiz has joined the list of B.C. communities that have a Drive B.C. webcam. The camera is located just north the Hwy. 9 and Hwy. 7 junction, pointed back at the train crossing. Drivers can check traffic conditions, or get a visual sense of weather conditions, by visiting the DriveBC website before heading out. The Agassiz camera is one of three that went live last week. The other two are in Hunter Creek and Maple Ridge. DriveBC is a provincial government service that already had 170 webcams up and running. They are currently adding 30 more, including the Agassiz camera. They are intended to “provide additional real-time coverage of highway conditions, helping motorists plan safe journeys,” according to a government press release. DriveBC is the government’s most used website, providing timely road condition updates, travel advisories, road closure information for provincial highways, weather information and other links.

Priority for camera placement is given to areas with extreme weather or traffic congestion, or where there

isn’t already a site nearby. A camera is also slated for Hwy. 1 at Bridal Falls.

To see the camera live, visit www.drivebc. ca, and click on ‘BC Highway Cams.’ news@ahobserver.com

Chehalis Community School (Sts’ailes) Year End News Sts’ailes Community School (formerly Chehalis) would like to extend a huge thank you to our families and communities for another wonderful school year. The enrollment topped 160 students from Chilliwack to Mission. This has been another AMAZING year for students! Students experienced tremendous gains in areas of literacy (Reading Mastery Program), numeracy (Math Mastery Program) and language and traditional teachings. Our kids have met with success in areas of sports, arts and culture. Students have made great gains in reading and math and there are some wonderful new initiatives coming for the new year that include; •Technology in the classroom – grades 5 to 12 will have computers in the classroom linking them to the internet. This will provide an amazing resource for research and learning. •Language Nest/Hands On Traditional Teachings – exploring the traditional teachings of the territory. •Athletics – an expansion of the Athletics program to include a focus on soccer, snowboarding and basketball. We are planning to have our Yoga week again in October. The staff and students would like to recognize and congratulate the following students on their personal achievements;

Sts’ailes Community School 2010-2011 Grads Alexander Charlie-Robinson Allan Francis Jennifer Leon Josie Peter-Point

Clayton Charlie Seth George Alexander Paul Simone Williams-Horne

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MARY-JANE WILLIAMS – Pre-School - Excellent Participation EMMA DINN – Pre-School - Good Helper KYLER ANGLEHART – Pre-School - Outstanding Student EMMA VICTOR – Pre-School - Kind, Thoughtful, Friendly IRENE DAN – Kindergarten - Most Improved & Determined TORI CHARLIE – Kindergarten - Top Kindergarten Academics DYLAN CAVE - Gr. 1 - Outstanding Student MERRILEE PETERS - Gr. 1 - Outstanding Student HAYDEN CARTER - Gr. 2 - Academic Achievement MARY BALFOUR - Gr. 2 - Positive Leadership AVERY REMPEL - Gr.2 - Academic All Star/Outstanding Thinker KATRINA CHAPMAN - Gr. 3 - Academic All Star KENNY CHAPMAN - Gr. 4 - Citizenship MELINDA LOUIE-FELIX - Gr. 5 - Dedication & Achievement BRIANNA LOUIS - Gr. 6 - Achievement MARINA MODESTE - Gr. 7 - Citizenship LILLI JOE - Gr. 10 - Academic Achievement MIA ROBERTS - Gr. 10 - Most Improved JAMES ANTONE - Gr. 11 - Academic Achievement CASSIE CLARK-VERNON - Gr. 11 - Positive Leadership VINCENT MODESTE - Most Virtuous Student JAMES ANTONE - Male Athlete of the Year CASSIE CLARK-VERNON - Female Athlete of the Year MIA ROBERTS - Female Athlete of the Year

Planning for 2011-2012

Sts’ailes Community School provides the BC Ministry of Education programming and offers Halq’emeylem language instruction and traditional teachings to all grades. Students attending receive all supplies, lunch and snacks and an opportunity to develop their academic, physical, personal and cultural skills in a wonderful learning environment.

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•The first day of school is Wednesday, August 31st. It will be a 10:15 dismissal. The bus will take a slow drive through Mission to the current stops that morning. Parents are welcome to attend this morning. •The office is open on August 24th for registration. The phone number is 604 796 2146 if you have any questions or bus route requests.

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Opinion Support locally grown produce Hard as it is to believe given the damp, cool spring and early summer, strawberries are ripening in local fields and appearing in the stalls at green grocers and in farmers' markets. They’re a little late, but the wait has been worth it. Unlike the tasteless, pulpy imported berries that we endure until late June, the locally-grown strawberries are pungent, juicy and bursting with sweet flavour. Sure, they cost more than their California cousins that linger in stores at cut-rate prices, but local produce supports local families and the workers they hire to help with the harvest. Buying local produce is healthier for us, and the environment. The fruits and vegetables grown around Metro Vancouver and in the Fraser Valley are more likely to be picked at the peak of their ripeness, loaded with vitamins and minerals in addition to flavour. They’re also less likely to be contaminated with unknown pesticides and fertilizers

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huge factory farms have to spray on their crops in order to maximize their yield and maintain their profits. Local produce only has to travel dozens of kilometers to reach consumers instead of hundreds of kilometers in the back of exhaust-belching transport trucks, reducing the greenhouse gases being spewed into the air and the fossil fuel being extracted from the earth. We’re blessed in the Lower Mainland; the temperate climate and rich soil means we’re able to enjoy fresh locallygrown produce from early spring to late fall, depending on the crops coming into season. But it’s easy to take that kind of bounty for granted. To ensure we can continue to enjoy tasty and healthy fruits and vegetables, we have to protect the local farms from development, the soil from contaminants and support the farmers who till those soils and tend their crops. -New Westminster News Leader

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A decade on, Nisga’a treaty no panacea B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher There were high hopes and harsh words in 2000 when the provincial and federal governments signed Canada’s first modern-day treaty with the Nisga’a people of northwestern B.C. The four villages are now governed by the Nisga’a Lisims government, which holds broad authority transferred from the federal and provincial governments. While Canada’s financial support continues to flow, the Nisga’a Nation is nearing the stage where it must begin to collect taxes and become selfsustaining. A new study by the Winnipegbased Frontier Centre for Public Policy offers a unique look behind the scenes of this remote

experiment. And judging by the hostile response of the Nisga’a government to the findings, it may be the last one for some time. Is the Nisga’a Nation ready to support itself? The short answer is no, according to polling data and extensive interviews with “key informants” who are not identified. Co-author Joseph Quesnel told me he interviewed 15 influential people, both supporters and critics of the treaty, since he first visited the region last fall. A larger phone survey by COMPAS Research found that more people trust the Nisga’a government compared to the old Indian Act regime. But divisions remain, particularly over giving up aboriginal tax exemptions. Quesnel said he met people who have left the Nisga’a villages for nearby Tsimshian communities, before sales and income taxes take effect in 2013. According to the study, a

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culture of dependency that grew up during a century of colonialstyle rule remains pervasive. The authors report many of the same problems that plague Indian Act reserves, such as willful damage to

“ ...economic conditions in Nisga’a territory have become worse since the treaty.”” housing, accusations of nepotism and failed business investment. “More than one key informant observed that old attitudes and mentalities persist regarding public services,” the report states. “Expectations at the local level that the village government will provide everything are still rampant.” Quesnel said the Nisga’a Nation’s recent move to allow feesimple ownership of municipalstyle lots is a key step towards

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self-sufficiency. But the land title system is still in development and it’s too soon to see results. The study notes that economic conditions in Nisga’a territory have become worse since the treaty. Quesnel agreed with my suggestion that this has more to do with the decline of forestry and fishing than any failure of governance. Nisga’a Lisims President Mitchell Stevens issued a statement rejecting the report’s findings, citing two factual errors and denying that he had participated. Quesnel, a Quebec Metis with a background in journalism, said he was welcomed on his initial visit and was even invited to attend a Nisga’a Lisims executive meeting. But he said Stevens and other officials “stopped responding” as the project progressed. In his statement, Stevens described the code of conduct for Nisga’a officials and the complaint process people can use to hold

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them accountable for decisions. The president dismissed the “colourful commentary” of a few “key informants” who didn’t expect to be quoted. Quesnel says that despite the slow progress, he remains convinced the Nisga’a treaty is a positive step. Now investors have only one government to deal with, and the region has electricity, mining and gas development on the drawing board. And there are lessons to be learned by other aboriginal communities, such as tackling dependency and addiction problems before a treaty is signed, and bringing in outside experts to set up businesses. “Mitchell Stevens, when I spoke to him, was optimistic about the ability to reduce transfers, even eliminate them,” Quesnel said. “Without financial independence, I think political self-government is really an illusion. Ultimately, you’re still dependent.” tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Contest winner plans to give back to her home country Editor's Note: The following essay was written by Lauren Lowe, age 12, for a recent contest through the Agassiz Library and the Agassiz-Harrison Lions Club. Her efforts won her top prize, and the chance to read it out loud at the Agassiz Canada Day celebrations last Friday. For those who missed it, here are her words. The luscious green grass, raging rivers, the calm gentle breeze, sparkling oceans, mighty mountains and tall trees. Canada is more than a country, it’s a home. It’s a home to you and me and all the animals that roam. It’s the place I’ve grown up in, and the place I’ll stay till I’m old and gone. I’ve met my best friend here, celebrated 12 birthdays here, and took my first steps. Here in Canada, you can have the opportunity to do anything! Swim, run, dance, learn, laugh and just be you. Canada has a lot to be proud of – like the Canadian Flag, Flanders Fields, Terry Fox, eagles, beavers, Hockey, the landscape, cultures, National Anthem, freedom and all Canadians. More than ten million square miles of land surrounded by three oceans, Canada has a population of a mere thirty-two million people. It is a safe place, where laughter and excitement fill the air. Who would want to live anywhere else? When I think about Canada, I think about today, the past and my future.

My past has been an amazing 12 years with making new friends, trying new things and discovering the world around me. Today I am having an awesome time expressing my feelings about Canada and how it makes me – me! It makes me feel confident and safe and that builds personality and dreams. For the future, I am preparing for the twists and turns, good times and bad, and anything that comes my way. I am planning on doing something to give back to Canada. The more I think about it, the more I come to have great respect for my country. Canada is fair, kind and offers support to every person. It is affordable and has great education programs. I mean in some countries girls are not even allowed to go to school or show any of their face except for their eyes. I think I have an amazing life with funny good-hearted friends, loving family and safe environment. I know I still have a long time to decide what I want to be but I know it must be something that will contribute. There are many people that make Canada a proud country and I would like to be one of them. A doctor, nurse, firefighter, police officer, mother, Olympian, teacher, farmer, Military and so much more. They are who Canada is. All I know is Canada is my heart and home and always will be. I am proud to be called Canadian. Lauren Lowe

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Summer love. Don’t we all remember it well? The Literary CafÊ at this year’s Harrison Festival of the Arts considers summer love through the works of three poets and a musician. As always, the cafÊ is presented by Continuing Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley in cooperation with the festival. This year, UFV English professor and prolific writer Trevor Carolan will read along with

fellow poets Daniela Elza and Robert Martens, Monday, July 11, 7:30 p.m. at Harrison Memorial Hall. Entertainment will be provided by alt-country musician and former UFV student Franklyn Currie. “We’ll be presenting poetry, songs and music that ranges from down home to downtown, local and cosmopolitan,� notes Carolan. “Daniela will sing at least one of her works, a wedding

celebration poem, in a beautifully haunting Bulgarian style and I’ll read at least one of my poems in Gaelic; maybe sing a little blues poem from New York in there too. Robert Martens was raised in Yarrow and he’s as local to the valley as blueberry cobbler and Jubilee sweet-corn.� The artist will address the theme of summer love in its many manifestations. “Franklyn sings about

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growing up in the valley, about young love and heartaches. Daniela and I write poems about family love, about the wonder of maturing love, about love that transcends physical passing,â€? says Carolan. “Robert writes poems that come right out of the ground here, spiritual poetry, with a Mennonite heart. It’ll be a soulful night with good vibes and the magic of Harrison Lake.â€? Acclaimed literary journalist Trevor Carolan collaborates frequently with musicians and artists. His many books include translations, anthologies and a novel, The Pillowbook of Dr. Jazz. His work has appeared in five languages and includes the contemporary Asian fiction anthologies The Lotus Singers and Another Kind of Paradise. He teaches English and Creative Writing at UFV and was recently featured in UFV’s new Skookum magazine. Daniela Elza has published work in more 50 publications. In 2011, she completed her doctorate in philosophy of education and launched her first e-Book: The Book of It. Robert Martens is a Fraser Valley favourite who returns to the Literary Cafe. He earned a BA in English literature from SFU, and his writing on local history and culture has earned him recognition as Literary Artist of the Year in Abbotsford. Tickets for the Literary CafĂŠ are $12 at the door. They can also be ordered at 796-3664.

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Sweet Max performed as part of the 2011 Pioneer Park Twilight Concert Series. The series returns July 20, with a focus on homegrown talent.

Local talent on tap

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Plenty of local talent is on tap for this year’s Pioneer Park Twilight Concert Series, beginning July 20. Everyone is invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets to Pioneer Park, for these evenings of entertainment. This year, the concert series is focusing on homegrown talent, starting with Ian Schram on July 20. Adam Briscoe performs July 27, Marilee and Friends on August 3, Andrew Putt on August 10 and Aleisha Di Iouorio on August 17. These talented musicians, singers and songwriters are your neighbours, family or friends. The District of Kent’s recreation department organizes the concert series each summer, and is encouraging everyone to come out to

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Harrison Horizons

“Branches” a 45 unit townhome community.

The History Approximately 2 years ago Kingmas purchased 324 acres of land in Harrison Hot Springs. During that time much has been written or said about the scope and character of the proposed developments. Almost all of it has been pure speculation or inflammatory rhetoric on the part of people that have not taken the time to contact us and get the straight facts. As a consequence there is a lot of concern about our plans for these lands. We hope to bring some clarity to the discussion by presenting the facts here. Kingma Brothers have worked in Harrison before and are aware that the citizens love the natural beauty of their Village and take any development very personally. We have and will be sensitive to the concerns and needs of the community.

115 acres Parkland Gifted to the Village of Harrison Hot Springs.

The Builder Kingma Brothers are a proven and trusted builder, capable of following through on their plans and obligations. There is no reason for the community to be suspicious of our intentions. We have been doing the same thing for over 30 years, the same way and in the same Fraser Valley communities. We have always seen development as a partnership with the communities in which we work.

Proposed development site 4 acres

Kingma Brothers have been active in the construction industry since 1972. We began working in Harrison in 1997, having since built and sold many homes and homesites in this communi. The Benefits Without development there would be no communities, no commercial amenities, no roads, no services. We are all pro-development if we live in a house and use the available utilities. Without further development critical infrastructure can’t be built, schools won’t be full, new taxes and Development Cost Charges won’t be paid, businesses and jobs will disappear.

The Design and Site We have taken care to design an attractive Whistler-style exterior to these buildings with emphasis on a natural colour pallete. Significant cedar trees have been identified and every effort will be taken to protect as many of the viable ones as possible. Most are near the creek and will remain prominently along the trails. Ample parking has been allowed for with tandem double garages and driveways. Phase Two - McCombs Road Once we are working on the townhouse site we will proceed to move forward on the McCombs Road site. Again, all the trails in this area have been left open to the public and will remain so as long as we are making progress towards a reasonable amount of development. The first step is to make application to remove portions of the site from the ALR. It is clear to all that this is not viable agricultural land. There is also no protection for any of the land as long as it remains in the ALR. Under the “Right to Farm Act”, any land in the ALR can be cleared and farmed. No allowance need be made for returning watercourses to the crown, creating riparian areas, saving wetlands or protecting existing trails. The best way to ensure these are preserved is to have the land removed from the ALR whereupon it becomes subject to all the protective legislation the municipality and the province have in place. Perhaps half of the site can be developed. Again, the Miami River (which is now privately owned through the site) and any wetlands as well as mountainsides will be gifted to the Village by Kingma Brothers. The integrity of the current trail system will remain and trails will become public lands so people are no longer in trespass. No development plans will be made until we know if the lands will be excluded. Once that takes place we will work with Village staff to determine land uses and densities. We plan to continue to include the community in these discussions as we progress. Whippoorwill Point

Watercourse returned to the crown.

The Lands About 2 years ago we bought 324 acres in Harrison Hot Springs, though much of the land is not suitable for residential development due to watercourses, wetlands and mountainous terrain. There are basically 3 large parcels and a sliver of land. The following sizes are approximate. • Hot Springs Road and Mt. Agassiz - 120 acres • McCombs Road and Bear Mountain - 75 acres • Whippoorwill Point - 115 acres • Rockwell Drive (sliver) - 14 acres. The Plans There is concern in the community that due to the size of the property, wholesale development of Harrison and a massive change to the character of the town is imminent. The total amount of planned homes is not much more than what we have built here in the past. We have built on or sold about 210 homes and sites. We plan to develop a total of about 350 homes on all the lands more recently purchased. These will not all be built and sold at once. Harrison is a small market and we will only build what the market can absorb, meaning most probably one new community at a time. The construction of these homes will likely take up to 10 years. The Responsibility Kingma Brothers are aware of the responsibility they have as owners of these spectacular lands and we are aware of the attachment the community has to these lands. As owners, we are committed to moving forward in a sensitive manner that will take into account the needs of the community. Meanwhile, we make no apology for being builders. Many of you live in homes we have built. We believe we can continue to offer attractive affordable housing on the less-sensitive areas while providing a huge benefit to the community by expanding park space. Phase One

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The current application before council is to develop “Branches” - 45 townhouses on the 120 acres of Mt. Agassiz land. These will be located approximately across the road from the Village Office. Total land to be used for construction will be under 4 acres. The balance of the parcel, over 115 acres, yes, one hundred and fifteen acres, will be gifted to the people of Harrison in perpetuity. Support of this modest proposal will ensure that the watercourse is returned to the crown, trails, now on private property, along the creek and up to Campbell Lake will remain accessible to the public and very visible wooded mountainsides will be preserved forever.

We have no plans for development of the 115 acres at Whippoorwill Point. Again, trails will remain open. General Comments and Summary There are also no plans for any commercial development. We plan to exclusively build single family homes and townhomes. What you have read here are the facts presented by the people that own the land and know the plans for it. Most of what others have written regarding Kingma Brothers and their Harrison lands has been cultivated in the fertile fields of their imaginations. We knew of these tendencies when purchasing the property and remain unsurprised and undiscouraged by them. We do, however, encourage reasonable people to support our proposals. We do not offer empty rhetoric but real trails, real watercourses, real wooded slopes, real land, a generous gifting of privately owned land on a scale seldom seen before in a community the size of Harrison Hot Springs... a legacy of great green spaces and wetlands that can be enjoyed forever. Limited Time Opportunity This opportunity may be limited. Without support for some reasonable development these lands may be sold to others that may not have the same connection to the Fraser Valley and to Harrison Hot Springs that Kingma Brothers have. They may have other plans for the entirety of the property. They will almost certainly not agree to gift over half of the land to the people. They may or may not leave the trails open. This is a rare opportunity to ensure that land and trails used by the public are actually owned by the public and with that, unhindered access now and for future generations. If you support this type of development; let your voice be heard by sending a letter to Council to let them know your opinion or speak up at the upcoming public hearing. We look forward to working in Harrison Hot Springs again. Thanks for your attention. Pete and Sid Kingma

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Kent & Harrison

CANADA DAY

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Canada’s 144th birthday was celebrated in style, in both Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs last Friday. Events included a parade, children’s games, a visit from MP Mark Strahl, hockey games and of course, fireworks. Photos by Jessica Peters

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T ECHOES FROM THE PAST

Glenwood started as private home

50 Years Ago, 1961 • Local police added a ghost car to their equipment for the war against traffic law violators. Radar was already being used to catch speeders. • Glenwood got the OK to operate as a private hospital after a 14-month tussle with red tape. The license would allow 16 beds to start with, and the hospital could take all cases except X-ray, surgery and maternity. Glenwood was built as a private home originally but had features well-suited to a private hospital. Renovations would include a ramp to the second floor, three separate sets of wide stairs to the second floor and one to the third, five bathrooms and two new steel oil furnaces. • The Harrison Bay Scouts held an overnight party at the Celia Cove Camp at the sandy beach on Harrison Lake. Water skiing, a wiener roast, and a trip across the lake by boat were some of the treats enjoyed by the boys. • A horseshoe competition for Valley supremacy was held at Sardis, with horseshoe throwers from Agassiz, Hope, Mission, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Hope competing. • The Agassiz-Harrison Cross Country Trap Club sponsored two juniors at the Junior Trap Shoot in Mission. Skeet shooting was a popular pastime for many years at the Harrison Lake beachfront near the Hotel. The Agassiz-Harrison museum has a skeet thrower once used for launching the clay pigeons on display in the gallery. – submitted by the Agassiz Harrision Historical Society

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Firefighters help Kilby and cadets The Agassiz Fire Department recently held their 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Bridal Falls Golf Course. And on Canada Day, they handed out cheques to three local causes. The Kilby Museum received $1,500 toward the upgrade of their fire suppression system, and $1,500 went toward the 789 Royal Westminster Army Cadets in Agassiz. They also awarded $3,000 to the RCMP Victim Services Assistance program. At the golf tournament, the winning team included John Law, Rusty Whelpton, Alita Bodell, Brain Bodell and Muriel West. Closest to the pin winners were Cheryl Bourel, Todd Bazan and John McLullen. The long drive winners were Mitch Baker and Shelly Olsen. Most interesting golf story or golf shot prize went to Rick Zen Zen and the putting contest winner was Chief Wayne Dyer.

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Community Story time Families gathered for Story Time in the Park on Wednesday at 11 a.m., in Agassiz at Pioneer Park. They each receive a book, a free lunch, and get to listen to story and participate in activities. Throughout July, the program runs every Wednesday in Agassiz, and in August it moves to Harrison Hot Springs. JESSICA PETERS OBSERVER

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Bible school returns next week For the past four years Carla Collie and Christina Dieleman have been coordinating a Vacation Bible School program for the kids of the Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs area. Workign with a team of about 40 volunteers, they are able to offer the program to roughly 100 kids each summer. “We teach them about God through great songs, fun games, wonderful crafts and of course interesting Bible stories,� Diele-

man says. “We even enjoy a delicious snack that relates to the Bible story of the day.� This summer, the theme of the program is Panamania, Where God is Wild about You!. The theme is based on Psalm 139. Vacatio Bible School will be held at the Agassiz Christian School at 7571 Morrow Rd. from July 11-15, and runs from 9:30 a.m to 11:30 a.m. each day. Kids ages three through to

finished Grade 5 are welcome to join in. “We will take you to a place where pandas surround you in a bamboo forest of learning about God’s love for you,� she says. “Exciting Bible buddies will join you in your journey as the days go by.� For more information or to pre-register your child call either Carla Collie at 604-7962488 or Christina Dieleman at 604-796-3473.

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Community

Reaching back to move forward ...

Heritage trains ride Agassiz tracks CP Rail partners with Wish Foundation

July 12 - 14, 2011 Tradex, Abbotsford, British Columbia Sponsorship opportunities still available. For more information visit www.35theldersgathering.com

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Prospera Credit Union’s Cinemas Under the Stars: Bring the family to Rotary Stadium in Abbotsford & take in a FREE flick on a three-storey high big screen. Movie starts at dusk. Friday, July 8th showing Rango &/or Friday, August 19th showing ET. The movie is free but since this night is about families, donations are welcomed for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley. (visit facebook.com/ ProsperaCreditUnion for event details.)

July 8, 2011

LOCAL EVENTS

Call for Details

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Agassiz Al-Anon. Is someone’s drinking affecting you? FMI call Shirley 604-796-9865 or Anne 604-793-3103 “Agassiz Comforters” get together at 9am every Fri morning at the United Church. FMI call Anne 604-796-9705 Agassiz Elks Lounge – 1824 #9 Hwy, open daily 3pm till closing. Everyone welcome Agassiz Harrison Family Place. 7272 Morrow Road. Meet friends, old and new! Parents/caregivers with their children 0-6 are welcome. Mon, Wed and Thurs, 9:30am-12pm. Call Willena or Louisa 604-796-0313 A Agassiz-Harrison Garden Club meets the second Wed of each month ffrom Oct-July in the foyer of the Ag Hall at 7:30pm. FMI 604-796-3291 or 6604-796-2423 A Agassiz-Harrison Lions meet at 7pm on the 2nd and 4th Wed of the month at the Lion’s Den in the Ag-Rec Hall, 6800 Pioneer Ave. FMI call Mel at 604-796-0598 or Zen at 604-796-9502 or Eleanor at 604-858-3389 Agassiz-Harrison Senior Peer Counsellors Meet with Caregivers 3rd Mon of each month, 2-4pm at Branch 32 Agassiz Legion. FMI call Betty Rajotte at 604-796-0409

ANSWERS

“Honouring our ancestors through our elders & recognizing our future through our youth” Hosted by the Sto:lo and Coast Salish Communities

Seventy years ago, before roads were developed in Agassiz, trains just like it would frequently stop at Agassiz Station – no longer in service – and served as the main source of transportation for both freight and passengers. Marnie Pickard, like many other locals, recalls the familiar whistle of the “Noon Hour” day coach or the early morning “Agassiz Local” picking up milk; and when the 1948 flood hit, she was one of the many residents crammed like cattle in the only source of transportation out of town. During the 30-minute return to Agassiz, passengers will be both getting off and boarding the train. If interested in purchasing tickets, passengers boarding from Agassiz can explore the rails through North Bend, Ashcroft and Kamloops for the day— note that tickets are one way and return trips must be arranged separately. As part of this unique experience, staff from the Agassiz-Harrison Museum as well as Kilby’s Museum will be dressed in period costumes and offering historical facts and visitor information. The museum will have a table set up selling souvenirs from its gift shop, such as engineer hats and train whistles; coffee and tea will be served to locals awaiting the arrival of the train. To help make this event memorable, there will be a special presentation on Tuesday, July 12 at 7 p.m. at the Agassiz Legion. Tom Price, Track SpecialistCPR Calgary, will be giving a rare presentation: 128 Years of Mayhem on the CPR Line. Tickets are $5 and can be pre-purchased through the Agassiz Museum and Visitor Information Center. For the full experience, take in the “125 years of Canadian Pacific Railway in Agassiz” exhibit at the Agassiz Museum – entrance by donation.

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On Wednesday, July 13, a fleet of vintage coach cars will be rolling into Agassiz as part of its summer tour benefitting the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada. Come join the Agassiz Harrison Historical Society, the District of Kent, and Tourism Harrison in front of the Agricultural Hall at 9:30 a.m. to greet this iconic locomotive and be part of this momentous occasion. This will be the second year CP has partnered with the Children’s Wish Foundation to raise money to grant wishes to children with high-risk, life threatening illnesses. Last year, the summer tour raised $50,000 through ticket sales, making five children’s dreams come true. Tickets are being sold through the foundation’s website (www.childrenswish.ca/cptrainride), ranging from $20-$40, depending on location and length of trip. The train will stop in over 40 communities across Canada, donating all proceeds to Children’s Wish Foundation. Originally, the trip would have been on the 2816 Empress, a magnificent class H1b Hudson-type steam locomotive. It is the last of its kind, and one of just a few surviving CP steam locomotives in North America. However, it was announced earlier this week that the Hudson would not be able to make the trip.

Agassiz Kids At The Cross – Thursdays at the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-819-6822 Agassiz Library: Reading Buddies Program. There are spots for little buddies who want to practise reading over the summer and all year ‘round. FMI call the library at 604-796-9510. Cheam Village Books for Residence Library. Looking for spare books to stock our Library. To donate please contact Neil Desmarais, Rm 132, or drop off at Cheam Village. Ladies Golf at Harrison starts in April, meeting Tuesdays at 5 pm, and Thursdays at 10 am for April, then at 9 am starting May. Info: Jackie at 604-796-9320 Agassiz Harrison Sr. Mens Golf Every Tuesday Tee Times April and September 10 am & May thru August 9 am Register 30 mins before Tee Time. FMI Earl 604-796-0066 or John 604-796-9320

CAR SHOW SATURDAY, JULY 9 11AM TO 4PM

Join us as collector & vintage cars roll onto our 1920’s Heritage Site • Live Entertainment rtainment • People’ss Choice & Prizes rizes • BBQ Q& Restaurant aurant Feature ture Regular admission applies

Phone 604-796-9576 215 Kilby ilbb Road, d Harrison i Mills il www.kilby.ca

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DANARD, Earl Lauder May 2nd, 1928 - June 26th, 2011 Earl Lauder Danard, age 83 years, resident of Agassiz, British Columbia, passed away on Sunday, June 26th in Chilliwack Hospital, British Columbia. Earl was born on May 2nd, 1928 in Harris, Saskatchewan and moved to Thunder Bay with his family in 1948. He married Lillian Viola (Sjodin) on November 15, 1950. He is survived by his wife Lillian in Agassiz, BC and sisters-in-law Rebena Danard and Ann-Mari (Carl) Westerback of Thunder Bay, Ontario; 7 nieces and 2 nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Norman and Margaret Danard, two brothers Norman C. and Robert, sister Roberta and nephew Bruce Danard. Cremation has taken place and interment of ashes will take place at a later date in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Thunder Bay. The family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. L. Macintosh for his many years of care, to the nursing staff at Chilliwack Hospital, and to all the staff and residents of Logan Manor, Agassiz for their care, support and friendship to Earl.

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Please email resumes to: btmholdings@shaw.ca or fax to 604-869-5516 phone: (604)869-5589 Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following jobs: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic. 2)Driller Blaster Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 Receptionist / Bookkeeper Local Chilliwack Company requires an energetic, hard working individual with computer knowledge of word, excel and simply accounting program. Construction background an asset. Comfortable communicating on the phone and in person. Please apply to box 200 c/o The Chilliwack Progress. 45860 Spadina Ave. Chwk BC. STEEL FABRICATOR. Must have Red Seal, experience in running a crew, structural steel fab, installation, piping layout, painting & produce simple shop drawings. Email resume to office@vmsgroup.ca or fax 250-365-2131

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Publisher The Morning Star in Vernon, B.C. has an opening for the position of Publisher. The Morning Star, one of Canada’s leading community newspapers, is published every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and has an extensive distribution network throughout the North Okanagan. More than 33,000 homes and businesses are reached in the communities of Vernon, Coldstream, Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Cherryville, Oyama, Spallumcheen, Grindrod, Falkland and Silver Star. The Morning Star is the No.1 news source in the North Okanagan and has been committed to serving its communities with in-depth local news, sports, entertainment, events and happenings since 1988. The Morning Star is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with over 150 community, daily and urban newspapers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

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Ideally, you should have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing and financial management. As publisher, you will be instrumental in developing a multi platform strategy for the newspaper and its online initiatives, as it continues to serve a rapidly expanding and diverse marketplace.

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Exp. Cook & Servers Requ'd for breakfast, lunch & dinner at Harrison’s Swiss Gourmet Restaurant. Send resume by Fax: 604-796-9391/604-796-9339 or email: t9445@telus.net or call Ms. Zeindler 604-795-6860

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4TH ANNUAL MULTI UNIT GARAGE SALE

GARAGE SALE July 9 - July 10

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9am - 2pm

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Electronics, kids stuff, household & camping items, furniture & more...

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SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING SALE...SPECIALS from $5 to $12/sq.ft. Great pricing on ABSOLUTELY every model, width and length. Example: 30’Wx50’Lx16’H. NOW $10,500.00. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1-800668-5422.

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MISC. WANTED

***WANTED*** Old Coins, Silver and Collections Contact Travis 604796-0320

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Vernon: Lakeside Assisted Living Home, licensed, Space Available, Pictures & info by email shason@telus.net or call Steve at (250)306-0734

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CITY LIVING IN a Westcoast setting! Beautiful rentals available now in Wesbrook Village at UBC. Studios, 2-bedrooms and Townhouses. Call 604-228-2025 today, or mail DiscoverWesbrook@ ubcproperties.com www.DiscoverWesbrook.ca/bcy

1903 MASON RISCH player piano. ball & cloth stool. over 100 piano rolls & cabinet $1200 604-448-1511

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1987 GMC CAMPER VAN, slps 4, good shape, aircared, $5500 obo. Call 1 (604)796-2649 1989 Triple E Regency Class C 28ft, good condition, low mileage. Would make a great summer home. $10,900 If interested Call John at 604-796-8905 or 604-793-8593 1993 KOMFORT 23ft 5th wheel, fully equipped, new fridge, $6500. call (604)824-0781

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GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, flat roofs BBB, WCB $2m Liability. Clean Gutters $80. 1-855-240-5362 or 604-832-1053

PRESA CANARIO X puppies, born May 8, on farm, great temp $650. 604-855-6929 or cell 604-217-1346 SHIH TZU X Bichon pups, 8 wks, Vet ck’d, 1st shots, $500. Fam raised 604-860-4654/604-793-0552 TOY POODLE puppies. 2 apricot, Adorable. Ready to go June 25. $700. 778-240-2400 (Cloverdale)

373A TELEPHONE SERVICES A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1866-884-7464.

374

TREE SERVICES

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

AUCTIONS

WWW.BCAUCTION.CA BC Government Surplus Auction Vehicles, Equipment, Machinery, Seized Items and Misc. Items

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MISC SERVICES

GET RESULTS! Post a classified in 123 newspapers in just a few clicks. Reach nearly 2 million people for only $395 a week - only $3.22 per newspaper. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Save over 85% compared to booking individually. www.communityclassifieds.ca or 1-866-669-9222.

320

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488.

Tree removal done RIGHT!

• Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

PETS 454

456

FEED & HAY

150 ACRES for grazing or Alfalfa mix hay to be cut and kept by rancher with equipment. Price negotiable. Phone (604)888-3357.

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3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

DOLLAR DEALS! TIME TO CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSET & MAKE SOME $$$! Advertise your $100 or less item for $2 per week in our $100 & Under section. $4 per week in $200 & Under $6 per week in our $300 & Under

EQUESTRIAN

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

PAINT SPECIAL

UNDER $100

(Must advertise for 2 consecutive weeks.)

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 7yrs

523

PETS

ARCTIC WOLF/Husky X- Socialized, well tempered, paper/outside trained. $500. firm. (604)309-3774 Beautiful & adorable purebred German Shepherd puppies born on Apr. 27, no papers. Loving & affectionate parents, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. Good family dogs. 604-796-3561 BICHON Pups CKC Reg. $650. Adorable. Hypo-allerg, vet chk, 1st shots, guart’d. 604-617-3470 Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. (604)794-3786 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CKC Reg.soft coated Wheaten Terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1200. Call 604-617-3470 ENGLISH BULLDOG puppies, Male/Female, P/B, mircochiped, dewormed, Vet check, health guar’d Call Andrei 604-970-3807. German Shepherd Pup- adorable 15wks, Female. Dewormed. 1st shots. Blk/tan. $500 604-466-2757. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. 2 Male & 2 Fem. $550. 1st shots & dewormed. Call 778-863-6332. GOLDEN retriever X Australian Shepherd, 9wks. black M w/white markings $300 Dewormed. No Sun calls: 604-819-4404, 604-823-6703 LOVEBIRDS beautiful exotic colours, orange face babies, 3mth old, only $50/ea. John 778-294-2883. MULTI POO minature black brown apricot 4-5lbs Hypo allerg, exc family pet vet cert $875. 604-341-1445 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com P/B REG’D B & T Coonhounds Pups. Exc. temp. social., utd. shots, m/c . $800 - 604-530-3484 P. B. PRESA only 2 in litter, both males, $1200. Born May 6, great temp. born on farm. 604-855-6929

Call Kerry, 604-796-4300 Fence boards, 4X4 long, 2X6, 25-50 cents/ft. Landscape ties $3 (also 6x6 avail.) (604)796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Good windows & doors, including storm screen, new & used $15 $20 (604)796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Little Chief smoker $45, new hand push reel mower $55 (604)796-6661 -----------------------------------------------50 yr old Travel Trailer, for restoration or conversion to tow 2 ATV’s $100 call 604-793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Great porta potty $40, BBQ $10 Chimnea patio fireplace $40, birdbath $10 (604)796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Excellent used automatic washer $90, dryer $60, 36” high refrigerator $50 (604)796-6661 -----------------------------------------------Various lengths of galvanized and coloured used roofing for sheds $5 - $10 (604)796-6661 Futon Bed, 6’ x 46”. Only used twice, $100, call (604)796-2996 -----------------------------------------------Glass top table with metal base & 4 chairs, $100, call (604)796-2996 -----------------------------------------------Solid wooden coffee table, 26” x 23” x 20” high $25, 2 lamps $20, call (604)796-2996 -----------------------------------------------Used stacking office chairs, metal frame w/ upholstered seat & back $35, call (604)796-2996

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UNDER $200

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

560

MISC. FOR SALE

Excellent Honda lawn mower, quite new $220. Ahrens ride on mower, rear bag, small, electric start, hardly used $650 obo. 25hp Mercury outboard motor $900, Rototiller, 5hp, lightly used, reverse function, $170. Free standing air conditioning/ de-humidifier, like new, vents through window$320. Sturdy wheel barrow for concrete, $70.

604-796-6661 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

The Scrapper

Want to get into shape??

Hoist V3 Home gym Perfect condition, hardly Patented 3-D articulating;

1993 PHOENIX. 26’ Motorhome, Class A. GM chassis, rear queen bed, awning, 62K, nice shape, $13,500/obo. 604-536-8379.

used.

• Chest Press • Arm Press • Leg Press Paid $3500, sacrifice $1000. obo. Downsizing must sell.

2004 KEYSTONE MONTANA, 5th wheel, 33’ alum. frame w/fiberglass ext, 2 slides-outs, w/d ready, rear lounge, lge pass thru bsmt. storage, Arctic pkg, new 50K plus, like new sac, $23,500. Great snowbird unit. Call Ron 604-870-4799 2005 Prowler 33’ 10’ slide, ext warr 2012, slp 10, dbl bunk, a/c, new fridge. $33,000 (604)869-2772 2005 Trail Cruiser travel trailer, 26’ like new cond., complete with slide, full length awning, air, hitch, $14,500. (604)819-4134 2006 KUSTOM Koach 30’ 5th wheel $28,500 alone, selling with 2003 Ford F350 truck, 7.3 diesel 158Kms $49,500 obo for both. Will trade for mobile home in the Fraser Valley (778)887-4185

Call: 604-309-6206 for more info. & photo

REAL ESTATE 603

ACREAGE

20 Acre Ranch Foreclosures Near Booming El Paso, Texas Was $16,900 Now $12,900 $0 Down, take over payments, $99/mo. Beautiful views, owner financing, FREE map/pictures 800-755-8953

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LOTS

2011 COLEMAN 259

636

MORTGAGES

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

AGASSIZ- 2 BDRM, 2 BA Apt. Lrg kitchen, balcony, view. N/S, N/P. Avail Aug 1.$725/mo 604-860-3700 AGASSIZ.Very lg, bright, furn. studio ste, avail., Aug. 1 $500/m. + util. DD, RR, N/P, N/S 1(604)860-3700 HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated,$550/month includes utilities. Call 604-794-7132 HHS- 1BDRM Furn apt, Skylight, A/C, Lakefront building, cable incl, N/S, N/P, $550/m 604-853-4273

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HOMES FOR RENT

LANGLEY, 4 bdrm, park like yard w. trails. Quiet, safe st. closed garage, NS, Jamie 604-209-3702 $2100 MISSION. 4 Bd 3Ba, stnlss appl, 2 car gr, fenced, cul-de-sac, newer subdiv Stv. Lk Rd area, 1 blk transit, schools close, shr ldry w/ tenant down; pet on approval; $1400/m + util CALL: Len 778-867-2825

TRUCKS & VANS

2001 GMC SAFARI VAN. Great condition. Brown. $3,900. obo. Call 604-504-1787 or 604-832-4065 FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery INSTANT AUTO CREDIT Buying a used car is hard enough without having to worry about financing! Get APPROVED for your car loan in minutes: www.NanaimoCars.com WANT A VEHICLE But Stressed About Your Credit? Last week 23 out of 27 applications approved! We Fund Your Future Not Your Past. Any Credit. Receive a $500 Gift Card. 1-888-593-6095

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Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

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1995 Ford F150 4.9L, 5spd, 193,km, 7’ box, fibreglass cap, aircare 2013. $2400. (604)751-0122

2000 FORD F350, V10, 102K, 1991 Terry 5 whl, extras. Must be seen. $18000 obo. Lorne 604)312-5336.

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS Canadian CSA Modular, Manufactured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877-976-3737 or 509481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyone’s price. Guaranteed!

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1999 RAV 4. 5 spd, a/c, loaded, 243 kms, silver, remote entry. Asking $7000 obo. (604)858-6986 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, red, 160K, $8800 firm. Call: 604-538-9257

1996 FORD WINDSTAR fully loaded, runs very good. Asking $900. 604-615-7408

TEXAS LAND FORECLOSURES! 20/40 acre tracts. Near growing El Paso-Was $16,900 (USD) Now $12,900 (USD) $0 Down, take over payments,$99/mo. (USD) Beautiful views, owner financing, FREE map/pictures. 866-484-0857 (US)

Mahganany Dining Table,with 6 chairs & leaf, needs refinishing $150, call (604)796-2996

533

WANTED - Unwanted Cars, Trucks and Equipment. Will Pay Cash. Phone (604)792-7092

TOTAL HOME GYM

CARS - DOMESTIC

1991 CADILLAC Allante only 43,000 mi. Estate sale from La Conner, WA. Removable hardtop & Softtop. $8,500. 604-309-4001 1991 FIREFLY Convertible, good on gas + parts car. $1800/firm. (604)852-9379 1994 CADILLAC. Fully loaded good interior, black, leather, $2500 obo. Moving must sell. 604-853-4269 2006 BUICK ALLURE. 91,000 kms. No accd’s. Abbotsford vehicle. Exc. cond. $14,500. 604-855-1335 2007 PT CRUISER only 22,000 miles. Sport wheels. $8,500. obo. Call 604-309-4001.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2002 SPECIAL EDITON Miata MX5 64,000 kms. 5 spd. Summer car. $16,800. Vancouver 780-236-5933 2004 MAZDA RX-8, black, auto, 70K, fully loaded. No accidents. Exc. cond. $13,800. (604)615-9020 2006 MAZDA 5, 6 pass van, touring edition, loaded, auto, sunroof, 17’’ wheels. $9,900 obo. 604-309-4001. Hyundai Accent, 2010, 2dr, auto, fully loaded, 50 mi/g, only 35,200km, exc. cond. 604-793-5520, (5961) OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotorproducts.com 250-545-2206

Enclosed & heated water tank, 3 burner stove, A/C, AM/FM/CD w/ ext. speakers. $34,995 (Stk.30240) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #31087

2002 CHEVY ASTRO VAN, white, A/C, 103K, interior like new, AirCared, $7400. Call 604-598-0405. 2003 DODGE DAKOTA, ext cab, 2 wheel drive, auto, canopy, 105K, $8000 firm. Call 604-538-4883.

27’ PROWLER TRAVEL trailer & hitch, slps 6, a/c, awning. f/s,$4800 obo irenejohnson123@hotmail.com LAKEFRONT Properties, For Sale 20 minutes from Qualicum www.hornelake.bc.ca OKANAGAN TRAILER single axle new tires, good cond, $1200 obo (604)820-8654

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

AUTO SPECIAL w! Sell it No for only

Reach 192,000 Households

1000

$

plus tax

Includes one week in the Abbotsford News, Agassiz Observer, Chilliwack Progress, Hope Standard, Mission City Record, Abbotsford Daily, and the Chilliwack Daily.

Includes:

TRUCKS, CARS, BOATS, TRAILERS, RV’S, VANS 3 lines in all listed publications for one week only $10 + tax. Includes a listing on bcclassified.com (private party ads only)

– or pay $25 + tax for one week – in all Lower Mainland publications 1.5 million households

604-575-5555

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THE OBSERVER IS

LOOKING FOR LOVE STORIES

Meet the Pros J u l y

YO U R S O U R C E F O R QU A L I T Y LO CA L P R O F E S S I O N A L S

Have you or someone you know in Agassiz or Harrison been married recently? Your story could be FEATURED IN OUR BRIDAL MAGAZINE along with photographs from your wedding! We want to know everything! Including details such as your dress designer, your ceremony and reception locations, your menu, your invitations, your band, your photographer and any details that made your wedding day uniquely yours.

Advertising needs: Call Chris @

604-796-4301

TIMBUILT PROJECTS

SOFT TOUCH

We love our work, you will too!

PAWS DOG GROOMING

Hot & Cold Pressure Washing & Interior/Exterior Painting

Professional Groomer Drop in nail trim All breeds welcome Relaxing, friendly service

• Gutters

• Heavy Equipment

Renovations or Additions Decks, Sheds & Gazebos Laminate flooring & more Call for a free estimate.

Residential • Commercial • Agricultural For FREE estimate call Phil

604-796-0189 • 604-703-3319(cell)

Call Marilyn @ 604.796.0960 3770 Wildwood Dr. Agassiz

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To submit your story, contact our editor: 604.796.4302 | news@ahobserver.com

• Concrete

• Houses • Patios

• Siding

YOUR BRIDAL MAGAZINE

Jessica Peters

• Customized Designs • New Construction & Renos • Bobcat SVC/Auger /Trencher • Fencing & Rockwork • Hedging & Pruning • Yard Maintenance & Clean-up • Pressure Washing

For your

You will need to fill out our Love Story Form and we will need permission from your wedding photographer to include your photos. Be sure to pick up a Requirements Form to get all the details of what needs to be submitted for your story to qualify.

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CASTLE CLEANING & ORGANIZATION

❧ the ease of organized: comfort of clean: clutter busting! green cleaning products closet solutions regular cleaning pantry set ups spring/seasonal cleaning office/garage organization gift certificates up/down scale move move in/out

Phone: 604.491.4946 Email: timbuilt@shaw.ca

R R.C.E. APPLIANCE A RREPAIR

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Groundworks Landscaping / Lawncare aerating/power raking lawncare & yard maintenance hedge & tree pruning bobcat service

6604-796-2834 Service to all makes of washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators

pressure washing paver stones/ retaining walls

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For all your Service, Repair & Installation Needs “One call does it all”

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• Furnaces • Boilers • Water Heaters • Patio Heaters • Sheet Metal Installations • Pool Heaters • Plumbing

Licensed Bonded Insured

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P: 604-796-0770

Ser ving the Upper Fraser Valley

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PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES

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